This program is for those who would like to visit and see all the main highlights of St. Petersburg!

Based on the references of our clients we have included in our standard program:Inside visits:Fountain Park in PetergofCatherine Palace with Amber RoomSt.Peter&Paul CathedralChurch on Spilt BloodHermitage MuseumSubway ride

What is important: you go by hydrofoil to Petergof , first of all it is very enjoyable, secondly- you do not spend time in traffic- jams, it is a big time-saver in St.Peterburg!Please note, we can customize this program for you!

During your two day program you will get to know:- the history of St. Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great - The Romanovs dynasty (facts and anecdotes)- St. Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and Soviet Union- St. Petersburg – city of 3 revolutions. -Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin- Gorbachev “the father” of perestroika- Modern life in Russia and St Petersburg: housing, educational system. Health care system, family life- don’t hesitate to ask any questions

Day 18.00-9.00 Meeting at the shipCity tour in St Petersburg (please look at the details if a city tour below)City tour includes driving and foto stops in the most beautiful, historical places in St Petersburg. Your guide will tell you different stories and legends about famous palaces and architectural ensembles. You will see: Nevsky prospect (the main street in St. Petersburg) , National Library, Kazan Cathedral, the Square of Arts, Russian Museum, Ethnographical Museum, Michael’s Castle, Summer Gardens of Peter the Great, the log cabin of Peter the Great, Aurora Battleship, the Spit of Basil Island, The State St Petersburg University, the Monument of Peter the Great, Admiralty, Theatre Square with famous Mariinsky Theatre, St Nicholas Cathedral(may be even attending the morning service)or Choral SynagoguePhoto stop by St. Isaak's Cathedral10:30-11am Travel to Petergof by hydrofoil 11-1.00pm Guided tour of the Fountain ParkPeterhof , "RussianVersailles" — is a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks, palaces and fountains which is very often compared with French Versailles. But don't believe those who states this: our Petergoff is much better!!1.00-2.00pm Lunch (optional)2.00-3.00 pm Travel to Tsars Village 3.00-4:30pm Inside Guided Tour of the Catherine Palace with Amber RoomCatherine palace (with famous Amber Room) a former country residence of Russian emperors — is a fascinating monument of the world's architectural and gardening arts of the 18–19 centuries. The compositional centre of the Tsarskoselsky ensemble is Catherine's Palace with its world — famous Amber Room. 5pm- Subway ride 6pm Return to the ship or evening optional program ( theatre/ folk show/boat trip)

Day 29pm Meeting by the ship10-11am St. Peter and Paul Fortress Inside guided tour of St.Peter&Paul Cathedral"Peter and Paul fortress" - is the birth place of St Petersburg. All Russian tsars and tsarinas since Peter the Great up to Nicholas II are buried in Peter and Paul Cathedral on the territory of the fortress. Be sure you will hear the story about one of the last tsar’s daughters - Anastasia Romanova and much, much more…11.30-12.00am Inside guided tour of Church on the Spilt Blood The church of "Our Saviour on the Spilt Blood" — designed in the style of 15–16 centuries Moscow and Yaroslavl churches and famous for its wonderful mosaics which cover more than 7000 square meters of inner space. The church was erected on the place of assassination (on the 1st of March in 1881) of Russian tsar Alexander II12.00-1.00 pm Lunch (optional) for example in Pirogi caféStolle" - the best pie café in the city. These pies (aromatic, ruddy, juicy, shining, warm and soft) quickly conquered the city. First visitors compared them with grandmother’s pies but a bit later they stopped referring to grandmothers and just took them as models. The widest choice of fillings is during summer when to traditional fish, meat, chicken and cottage cheese they add wild berries. We drop there with every of our tourists just to have a bite during excursions - believe us everybody is very pleased!!!1.30-3.30 pm (or a bit longer- depending on your interest) Inside guided Excursion at the Hermitage Museum The state Hermitage is one of the oldest and largest museums in the world. The buildings of the museum, by themselves, are architectural masterpieces. The collections of the Hermitage number over 3 million items from prehistoric to modern times. Magnificent works of art embracing prehistoric culture, Egyptian art, the art of Antiquity, Scythian gold, and great collections of Western-European paintings and sculptures are displayed in 400 halls of museum. If you want to see every piece of art and will spend in front of each only 1minute it will take you 9 years!!! Don't forget to visit special "Golden" and "Brilliant" rooms- you have to buy special tickets to get there and excursions to the rooms are available on certain hours only. We can help you to discover the treasures of the Hermitage with a great pleasure 4.00-4.30pm Everyday life in the city ( shopping)- can be excluded- you spend more time in the Hermitage 4.30 pm Return to the ship

Cost of the tour is: 750 USD per person if 2 people travel640 USD per person if 3 people travel530 USD per person if 4 people travel480 USD per person if 5 people travel460 USD per person if 6 people travel440 USD per person if 7 people travel420 USD per person if 8 people travel400 USD per person if 9 people travel380 USD per person if 10 people travel

Price includes:Admission fees to all museums in the programGuide’s services for 2 days Driver’s services for 2 days( Comfortable car (Mercedes) / mini van with A/C)A Permit for foto/video at the museums per couple All port feesAll local taxesBlanket visa

Price doesn’t include:Cost of the lunches

Note, please:If you travel with children under 7 years old, you don’t have to pay for them-the tour for them will be free of chargeChildren/Students over 7 years old receive discount of $40 US for the tour. Students must have ISIC card(student’s ID)